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Self-amplifying mRNA

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  Self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) vaccines, which are   mRNA vaccines with the added capability of replicating themselves , are being developed as a promising approach for rapid vaccine development and potentially lower doses, with the CDC and other organizations like CEPI actively involved in their development and research.   Here's a more detailed explanation: What are saRNA vaccines? Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines leverage the inherent ability of mRNA to replicate within cells, meaning that once the mRNA is introduced, it not only instructs the cell to produce the antigen but also replicates itself, leading to a higher production of the antigen and potentially requiring lower doses of the vaccine.   Benefits of saRNA vaccines: Rapid development:   saRNA vaccines can be developed quickly, as they can be synthesized using a cell-free system, and the modular design allows for rapid adaptation to new threats.   Lower doses:   The self-replicative nature of ...
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ISRO achieves major breakthrough in Semicryogenic Engine development

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  ISRO is achieving progress in the design &development of a Semicryogenic engine or Liquid Oxygen / Kerosene enginewith a high thrust of 2000 kNthat will power the Semicryogenic booster stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle. The first major breakthrough in the Semicryogenic engine development programme was achieved on March 28, 2025, when the first successful hot test of Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA),was carried out at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of ISRO is developing the Semi cryogenic propulsion Engine and Stage. The stage (SC120) powered by the 2000kN semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000) will replace the present core liquid stage (L110) of LVM3 for payload enhancement and power the booster stages of future launch vehicles. Non toxic and non hazardous propellants (Liquid Oxygen and Kerosene) are employed in Semi cryogenic propulsion and this will deliver higher performance compared to existing L110 stage. Induct...
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ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS)

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 It ws approved by  the Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry of the ASEAN Member States plus People's Republic of China, Japan and Republic of Korea. It was approved  during the meeting held in October 2002 in Lao PDR. It was established as a project with financial support from the Japan and Thailand. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen food security in the ASEAN region. AFSIS
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Exercise Tiger Triumph

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  The  Fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph,  the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from  01 to 13 Apr 25 . The exercise is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and for the formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to establish a Combined Coordination Center (CCC) that would enable rapid and smooth coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces (JTF) during exercises and crisis / contingencies. The Indian side would be represented by  Indian Naval Ships   Jalashwa ,  Gharial, Mumbai  and  Shakti  with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked,  Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Army Troops  from  91 Inf Brigade  and  12 Mech Infantry Battalion ,  Air Force C-130  Aircraft and  MI-17  Helicopters, along with the  Rapid Action Medica...
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IMF forms Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth

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It was formed by IMF to  help its 191 member countries create more conducive macroeconomic and financial conditions for strong and durable economic growth driven by productivity enhancements. IMF News
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